Launch X431 PAD VII vs Launch X431 PAD IX (PAD 9)

What is the difference between Launch X431 PAD VII (Pad 7) and Pad IX (PAD 9)?

 

Here is a table comparison:

Product Name Launch X431 PAD VII Elite (PAD VII) Launch X431 PAD IX 
Image Launch X431 Pad Vii Smartlink C Launch X431 Pad Ix

CONFIGURATION

Operating system Android 9.0 Android 13.0
Display 13.3″ /1920*1080 IPS 13.6″ /2560*1600
CPU 2.0GHz Octa-core 2.0GHz Octa-core
Memory 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB
Camera 13MP Rear+8MP Front 20MP Rear+8MP Front
VCI Connector Smartlink c 2.0 Smartlink C 3.0
VCI Connection 2.4GHZ & 5GHZ dual Wi-Fi 2.4GHZ & 5GHz dual Wi-Fi
Battery 71.1Wh (7.6V,9360mAh) 71.1Wh(7.6V.9360mAh)
Adjustable Supporting Holder YES YES
IP65 Waterproof & Dustproof YES YES
Quick Charge Technology YES YES
Charging Station N/A N/A
Size(mm) 353*236*71 (mm) 377*246*35 (mm)

Add-on Modules

ADAS Calibration Tool YES YES
EV Add-on Kit YES YES
X-PROG 3 YES YES
BST360 YES YES
Wi-Fi Printer YES YES
X-431 TSGUN YES YES
VSP-600 Videoscope YES YES
02-2 Oscilloscope YES YES
S2-2 Sensorbox YES YES
EG100 EV Clamp YES YES
EM101N EV Oscilloscope & Multimeter YES YES
X-431 Key Programmer YES YES
ES200 YES YES

Features

Full System Diagnosis YES YES
OBD II Full Function YES YES
Tech-to-Tech Remote Diagnosis YES YES
Smartlink Remote Diagnosis YES YES
Auto VIN Identification YES YES
Bi-Directional Control YES YES
Advanced Coding YES YES
WV & AUDI Guided Function YES YES
J2534 YES YES
DoIP/CAN FD YES YES
Advanced ECU Programming YES YES
Vehicle Coverage Passenger Cars
Medium & Light Duty Vehicles
Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional)
New Energy Vehicles & Battery Packs (Optional)
IMMO Diagnosis Add-on Kit (Optional)
Passenger Cars
Medium & Light Duty Vehicles
Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional)
New Energy Vehicles & Battery Packs (Optional)
IMMO Diagnosis Add-on Kit (Optional)

SERVICE FUNCTIONS

41 Special Functions YES YES
FRM Reset YES YES
Gateway Module Data Calibration YES YES
ECU Reset YES YES
Rainfall Light Sensor YES YES
ODO Check YES YES
Resetmsvin YES YES
IMMO Program YES YES
Motor Angle Calibration YES YES
Clutching Matching YES YES
Turbocharging Matching YES YES

 

In sum:

Diagnostic software between Launch X431 PAD VII & PAD IX is the same, but PAD IX Hardware is  much nicer.

VCI is different. PAD VII has smartlink C 2.0 while PAD9 has smartlink C 3.0.

PAD IX Android OS is much nicer (Split screen mode is a breeze) and 512Gb of Memory means it’s never going to run out.

Android OS, Slightly bigger screen, newer processor, large storage and memory tablet is a lot thinner. Diagnostic ability is the same.

PAD 9 now supports multi-system data stream reading function. This feature is not yet available on the PAD 7.

 

Launch X431 Pad9 1

Launch X431 Pad 9 Tablet VCI

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